Pensionable poofs
A YouGov survey commissioned by Stonewall questioned 1,050 heterosexual and 1,036 LGB people over the age of 55 and found that older gay and bisexual men are three times more likely than heterosexual men to be living alone.
Lesbian leader
A former BBC journalist, lesbian Glasgow MSP Ruth Davidson has launched a bid to lead the Scottish Conservative Party. The 32-year-old Ms Davidson was elected in May but is said to be a favourite of Cameron’s and is tipped to win the contest.Catholics against gay marriage
The Catholic Church in Scotland has been vocal in its condemnation of gay marriage, but Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie has urged the Government not to be swayed by their hostility. The Bishop of Paisley, Philip Tartaglia, tipped to become the next Archbishop of Glasgow, claimed that more than half a million Catholics would cease to vote for the SNP if marriage equality becomes enshrined in law.Rickshaw 'rapist' cleared of charges
The 23-year -old rickshaw driver who was accused of raping a lesbian doctor in London has been cleared of all charges. Stonewall will campaign abroad
LGBT rights charity Stonewall announced today that the Charity Commission has given it the go-ahead to branch out into other countries. Stonewall aims to do this by working with LGBT charities already in place, as opposed to sending staff to foreign countries.
